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What is padel?

Padel is a doubles racket sport played on an enclosed court about one-third the size of a tennis court. The ball can rebound off the glass after it bounces, which creates longer rallies and more tactical points than most first-time players expect.

The sport is beginner-friendly because the serve is underhand and the court is compact, but it becomes brutally strategic as players learn positioning, lobs, walls, and net control.

How padel is played

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Padel vs tennis vs pickleball

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What equipment you need

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How to start playing this week

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